An all grain technique of making beer that uses just a single vessel to mash, sparge and boil. During the mash the grain is physically removed via a bag or some other form of retainer.
2
votes
1answer
75 views
Fitering BIAB wort
I have recently started BIAB, and my wort is very cloudy after the boil. Much "cloud material" ends up in the fermentor, since it takes really long to settle and is easily stirred. It mostly looks ...
7
votes
4answers
257 views
About going BIAB
I'm thinking about making the switch to BIAB, primarily as a result of a growing family and increased time constraints. I have a few questions before I make the jump.
How long is a typical BIAB brew ...
6
votes
1answer
121 views
Can BIAB be scaled down to tiny batches?
I just watched a Brewing TV epsiode on brewing-in-a-bag (BIAB). They took 7lb (3.2KG) of grains, and 5 US Gallon (19 Litres) of water. After mashing they had 4 US Gallons (15 Litres) of 1.052 gravity ...
3
votes
1answer
109 views
Distance between spigot and bag in BIAB setup with pump
I'm planning on taking the step from extract brewing to all grain with BIAB.
My plan is to buy a induction hob, 15 gal kettle and a March pump.
Will i need some kind of spacer to keep the bag out ...
5
votes
1answer
257 views
Why is it ok to squeeze a BIAB, but not a grain bag for steeping?
Higher temperature? I have squeezed the bag during BIAB pretty aggressively and haven't extracted any tannins (that I can perceive).
5
votes
5answers
2k views
Brew In A Bag one-gallon batch?
I'd like to try homebrewing, and I've read a great deal about the process, but I will have more time than money (I'm about to graduate from college).
It seems like most people buy a lot of equipment ...
5
votes
4answers
465 views
How do you calculate how much extract to add if you don't hit your target gravity pre-boil?
Planning to do my first all-grain BIAB. If miss my target gravity after mashing, how do I figure out how much extract to add before I start the boil in order to reach that OG?
I would imagine ...
3
votes
2answers
458 views
BIAB efficiency
I have been doing some batch sparging with the Denny Conn method, and it works great! I also wanted to try, in the days that I want a slightly shorter brew day or a smaller experimental recipe, a ...
6
votes
3answers
616 views
Why use a synthetic bag for BIAB?
Everywhere I see conversations about BIAB, people are always referring to nylon or polyester bags. Why can't one use, let's say, a cotton bag, since it will be so thin it won't hold any water?
3
votes
3answers
2k views
Brew in a bag (BIAB) material
Where can you buy and what type of material have you made a BIAB with? Specifically:
-Name/brand/type of material
-Mesh size
-Dimensions of raw material and final bag
